Supplier Quality Senior Engineer
About The Position
Oversee New Model (NM) project activity and independently manage supplier part and process maturation to meet New Model project and event timing for new vehicles. Provide technical engineering expertise to ensure parts and processes meet mass-production quality requirements and demand. The role manages 8–10 suppliers responsible for approximately $40 million in tooling and equipment for New Model start of production. The position is office-based with some hybrid work and requires travel approximately 2–3 days per week, often overnight. Travel may increase during critical development periods and may include international or last-minute crisis-support travel. Work schedules may need adjustment to support trial builds during start-up periods.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant engineering experience.
- At least 2 years of experience, depending upon education.
- Knowledge of measurement systems, including GD&T and DNT.
- Knowledge of injection molding.
- Ability to use CATIA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Strong program management skills.
- Ability to learn new technology.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute approval of part conformance before sellable units are produced.
- Review, evaluate, and approve supplier processes, including Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Process Quality Control Table (PQCT), Operation Standards, and Manufacturing Quality Standard (MQS).
- Develop, coordinate, and execute supplier actions to resolve quality and tooling concerns.
- Evaluate and approve initial part conformance through dimensional analysis and specification testing.
- Provide technical direction and support throughout tool trials and crisis activity as needed.
- Review and confirm that suppliers are planning and developing for the correct model volume and achieving process cycle time to support planned capacity.
- Develop, manage, and execute one or more department special projects and implement improvement plans.
- Mentor new associates in problem solving, procedures, and professional development.
- Initiate and provide technical judgment on part approval for mass-production readiness.
- Evaluate supplier tooling and equipment readiness and implementation of critical dimension or attribute controls.
- Review and issue part-quality judgments at preparation and build-event timing.
- Evaluate and approve supplier countermeasures.
- Assess the technical validity of supplier product-validation testing and complete final approval.
- Evaluate supplier process and equipment readiness for mass production.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, with pay based on factors including geographic location and work experience.
- Paid overtime.
- Regional bonus when applicable.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefit plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
- Relocation assistance if eligible.
- Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
- Education reimbursement for continued learning.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
- Lifestyle account.
- Childcare reimbursement account.
- Elder care support.
- Wellbeing program.
- Community service and engagement programs.
- Product programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
